A 'Uterus in a Dish': How menstrual blood could revolutionize women's health research, with Morgan Stanton
A 'Uterus in a Dish': How menstrual blood could revolutionize women's health research, with Morgan Stanton  
Podcast: Overlooked: Women's Health Can't Wait
Published On: Tue Sep 23 2025
Description: Morgan Stanton's frustration with unanswered questions about her fibroids led her to start a company that's collecting menstrual blood to build better models of women's reproductive health. As CEO of Opal Therapeutics, she's creating "organoids" - miniature uteruses grown from menstrual blood - to help understand conditions like fibroids and endometriosis that affect millions of women but have been largely ignored by research.Links:Opal Therapeutics: https://www.opaltherapeutics.com/ New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. GET THE EPISODE RESOURCES: The weekly newsletter shares the backstory to episodes - research that didn't make it into the show, plus all the key resources compiled so you don't have to take notes while listening. It's where the conversation continues beyond the episode. Sign up here: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 FOLLOW OVERLOOKED on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to stay updated on new episodes. CONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. Help us thrive and keep doing work that matters https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked LEARN MORE on our website https://overlookedpod.com DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.